adj
Uncommon
gutted
GUH-tihd
Gutted (adj) means Deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback. Example: “I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute.”
adj
1
Deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback.
"I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute."
"The whole team was gutted after missing out on the final by one point."
2
Having had its interior destroyed, removed, or hollowed out.
"The gutted building stood as a burnt shell for years after the fire."
How to use gutted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReally let down or crushed by disappointment — chiefly British informal usage for the feelings sense.
When to use it
The "deeply disappointed" sense is informal and especially common in British English.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more gutted
- Superlative
- most gutted
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Etymology
Past tense/adjective form of the verb gut.
Rhymes for gutted
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What does “gutted” mean?
The word “gutted” means deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback. In plain terms, really let down or crushed by disappointment — chiefly British informal usage for the feelings sense.
How do you pronounce “gutted”?
“Gutted” is pronounced GUH-tihd (/ˈɡʌtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gutted” in a sentence?
Here is “gutted” used in a sentence: “I was gutted when the trip got cancelled at the last minute.”
What part of speech is “gutted”?
“Gutted” is an adjective.
Is “gutted” a common word?
“Gutted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gutted” have?
“Gutted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback.
